January 2020
An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Chatham, New Jersey
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Chatham’s Renaissance Family: The Kaplans
Cover photo by Alex Kaplan Photography
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Dear Residents, The Kaplan family is one of those renaissance families in Chatham that has an abundance of talent in a myriad of areas. Turn to page 6 to meet this month's cover story family--they have lots to share including the recent release of Jennifer Voigt Kaplan’s debut children’s novel Crushing the Red Flowers, an historical fiction novel for children aged 10-14.
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One of our newest expert contributors is Garden Terrace Nursing Home. Laura Flemming Collins of Garden Terrace is a geriatric social worker and nursing home administrator who spends a significant amount of time meeting with families who are struggling with the maze of long-term health care options for their cherished family members. On page 12, she offers some considerations in “Life is Changing…” As the new year begins, you might be considering some changes in your home. Expert contributor The Carpet Girl shares frequently asked questions about carpet and flooring as well as whether you should paint or carpet first, and if you need sub-flooring if you live in an old house. See page 9. Expert contributor Chatham Wealth Management offers “Where are the Hidden Risks in Your Bond Portfolio” by Brian McGeough on page 19. In an informative article on page 23, our family law expert contributor Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg, LLC, shares how alimony and child support is decided in “Calculating Alimony and Child Support—Practically.” Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj, our cosmetic non-invasive and invasive skin expert contributor provides an article: "How to Ensure Natural Looking BOTOX® Results Every Time" on page 20. On page 15, expert contributor Dr. Barbara Fodero of Chatham Orthodontics discusses if your children need to have all their permanent teeth before they visit an orthodontist. Expert contributor Rick Michalak of Breakaway Prep authors “SAT and ACT Are Here to Stay” on page 16. Read about how neighbors are helping neighbors in Chatham through the nonprofit Chatham Bridging the Gap on page 17. Turn to page 22 to see St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center’s furry friends that would love to start the new year at your home! Happy New Year, Stacey and John
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FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Jacqueline S. Reid DDS 390 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-9456 www.jacquelinesreiddds.com
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EDUCATION Breakaway Prep Test Prep & College Admissions Rick Michalak, Owner 268 Green Village Rd, Suite 2, Downstairs, Chatham, NJ and 18 Bank St. Downstairs, Summit, NJ 07901 973-457-1150 • rickm@breakawayprep.com breakawayprep.com We are a collective of top-notch teachers and counselors who have all have spent more time than we should admit with SATs, ACTs, Subject tests, college essays, college lists: You name it, we’ve worked with it. We offer one of the most deeply resourced and experienced teams in the world of test prep and college admissions. 4 | Chatham Living
LEGAL: DIVORCE MEDIATION AND LITIGATION Phyllis S. Klein, Esq. and Stephanie Frangos Hagan, Esq. Donahue, Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC 44 Whippany Road, Morristown, NJ (973) 467-5556 pklein@dhkwlaw.com and shagan@dhkwlaw.com www.dhkwlaw.com Legal disputes involving marriage and children are among the most difficult situations a family can face. Phyllis Klein and Stephanie Hagan have been practicing family law for over 30 years. Their goal is to help clients through this challenging experience with compassion and understanding- advocating for favorable resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever possible, but always with total preparation to litigate successfully, if necessary.
NURSING HOME Garden Terrace Nursing Home 361 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-0899 info@gardenterracenursinghome.com www.gardenterracenursinghome.com Garden Terrace has been family owned and operated for over five decades by the Flemming family. We are a private, thirty bed, skilled nursing facility that specializes in long term care for individuals with cognitive and/or physical limitations.
ORTHODONTICS Dr. Barbara Fodero, DDS, MS Chatham Orthodontics 33 Main Street, Chatham, NJ 973-701-2200 www.chathambraces.com Dr. Barbara Fodero has provided orthodontic treatment for children and adults for over 17 years. She earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan, graduating first in her class, and continued there to complete three years of training in the specialty of orthodontics.
REAL ESTATE Marianne Slamm, ABR, SRES Sales Associate Keller Williams Premier Properties marianneslamm@gmail.com www.Marianne-Slamm.kw.com M - 973-216-1912 Chatham has been my home for 25+ years. As your local agent, I’d welcome the opportunity to help you, your family and friends fulfill their dreams of buying, selling or investing in real estate in Chatham and the nearby towns.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Chatham Wealth Management 10 Town Square #100, Chatham, NJ 800-472-8086 www.chathamwealth.com Chatham Wealth Management is a SEC registered investment advisor serving high net worth individuals, retirement plans and trusts. Our expert portfolio managers and financial planners average more than 25 years of investment experience.
PHARMACY Liberty Drug 195 Main Street Chatham, NJ Phone: 877-836-0111 • Fax: 973-635-6208 www.libertydrug.com
Archuleta Builders offers Custom Homes including Additions, Renovations & Remodels. Specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms & Basements. Our mission is to create that perfect space you can call home.
Liberty Drug and Surgical serving the Chatham area since 1965 has evolved into a premier compounding center as well as a full service pharmacy. Our state-of-the-art compounding lab enables us to provide customized medications in a variety of dosage forms for adult, pediatric, and veterinary patients.
PHYSICAL THERAPY Matthew Riordan Professional Physical Therapy & Training 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 973-270-7417 matthew@professionalptandtraining.com Matthew Riordan holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. He is the founder of Professional Physical Therapy & Training and has been conveniently located within the Madison and Summit Area YMCAs for more than 14 years. Matthew and his staff of Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy provide One-on-One specialized treatments to help people prevent as well as recover from musculoskeletal injuries and surgeries. He and his staff are also active members in the community.
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RESIDENT FEATURE
MEET THE KAPLAN FAMILY By Stacey McEvoy Photos courtesy of the Kaplan family
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The Kaplan Family (Courtesy of Alex Kaplan Photography)
he Kaplans are one of those renaissance families in Chatham that has an abundance of talent in a myriad of areas. As Jennifer Kaplan put it simply, “We like to put our hands in lots of pots.” She’s not kidding.
Jennifer’s debut children’s novel Crushing the Red Flowers, which was released in November, is an historical fiction novel for children aged 10-14 in 5th-8thgrade. Praised by bestselling author James Patterson, the novel was recognized in six literary competitions before publication, including winning the middle-grade category in the 2016 Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize for Fiction. The story takes place in 1938 Germany during Kristallnacht and alternates perspectives between a 12-year-old German-Jewish boy and a 12-year-old boy in Hitler’s Jungvolk. The book’s release coincided with the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht, or Night of Broken Glass, which is widely considered the beginning of the Holocaust—when more than 1,000 synagogues across Germany and parts of Austria and Czechoslovakia were burned, in addition to the destruction of 7,500 Jewish businesses. To write the book, Jennifer, who was born in Germany and moved to Pennsylvania as a child, drew on family stories. Her heritage is half German and half German-Jewish, so while the novel is fictional, it’s based on true family experiences. Jennifer says the stories she heard from both sides of her family were filled with love and devotion, as well as pain and loss. “I wrote the book to give younger readers an introduction to the Holocaust with diverse points of view, to give children access to authentic WWII literature, and to try to shed light on the evolution of hate and kindness,” she says, adding that the book would also be of 6 | Chatham Living
interest to older teens and adults who are intrigued by WWII history. Jennifer’s husband Jeff, who grew up in New City, NY, is an entrepreneur and strategy consultant. The couple met at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Jennifer also earned a degree from the London School of Economics. After graduating, Jennifer was employed with Deloitte Consulting and Jeff started his career with McKinsey & Company. Jeff first left the corporate world in 1998, co-founding an Internet startup in Boston as an Ebay for college students, and was profiled in Forbes magazine at the age of 24. “One night as we sat at the dinner table and took stock of where we were going, we agreed it was time to take another risk,” says Jeff, reflecting on his leap back to entrepreneurialism. Jeff explains that what started as a passion project, to help families save money during the tough 2008 economy, took off—his business LOZO.com is now a free nationwide grocery coupon service that curates digital coupons for families, saving them 20-40% on bills. LOZO was featured on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “The Dr. Oz Show” and has led to numerous television appearances for the family. Additionally, Jeff works as an independent marketing consultant for a sports technology company, and runs an Amazon marketplace business with his father, whom he credits with passing down his entrepreneurial spirit, as a hard-working role model who valued the flexibility he gained from being able to work from home. A member of the Chatham Eskies men’s softball team, and manager of his Temple Sinai softball squad, Jeff is also an avid squash player, and has served as a baseball and softball coach for the
couple’s three children’s teams during the 17 years that the family has lived in Chatham Borough. Jennifer, who has always enjoyed creative pursuits, began to think about what she thought would have a positive impact not only for her family but for everyone in Chatham, and as a result, Jennifer founded Chatham Borough’s Public Arts Council (PAC) 10 years ago. The PAC is responsible for the wonderful art that is or has been seen throughout the Borough including visual art displays at Borough Hall, two painted traffic control boxes on Watchung Avenue, and three sculptures at the train station parking lot and at the library. The Public Arts Council also installed the magnificent mural at the Fairmount Avenue railroad underpass. Jennifer is excited to talk about the PAC’s latest project: the painting of a new mural to be located at the Washington Avenue railroad underpass. With the help of about 40 volunteers, these murals take years to complete. Jennifer was recently asked to help advise two other New Jersey towns with their planning processes for mural projects.
Sam meeting a sled dog puppy in Skagway Alaska.
Gabby with her spirit animal, the chicken.
“Writing is my happy place, and I stumbled into it accidentally,” says Jennifer who has had short stories published prior to her novel. “When I read books with my kids, I started to think about what I would write about, and when I shared my family’s stories,
people would comment that it would be great to preserve them in a novel-so I started writing. I worked with historians to ensure accuracy, joined a critique group, and attended writing conferences.” ...continued on next page
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RESIDENT FEATURE Jennifer acknowledges the process to publish her novel was long, but she views the extra time as a blessing. Crushing the Red Flowers took five years to write and then an additional four to launch. When she finished writing in 2015, she began submitting to literary agents, then editors, and all the while to writing contests. By the time her book was selected by Ig Publishing, an award-winning, literary-fiction small press, Crushing the Red Flowers had been recognized in multiple writing competitions. Jennifer says the extra time also afforded her cherished opportunities to collaborate with her family, build relationships with fellow writers, and learn about the publishing industry. “Now, her background in
marketing and professional expertise is serving her well in figuring out how to navigate the industry and gain attention for her novel,” says Jeff. Jennifer has multiple author events on the calendar, and she is currently working on a second children’s novel. Her work and appearance schedule can be found at www.Jennifervk.com and Facebook.com/jennifervoigtkplan.com. The Kaplan children are just as involved in the community as their parents, each having their own unique interests. Chatham High School sophomore Sam was one of the JV soccer team captains and serves as a referee for the Morris County Youth Soccer Association. He is the sophomore representative of the Key Club and a member of Future Business Leaders of America and the German Club. The 16-year-old is also a docent at Temple Sinai where he is studying for his Confirmation. Sam enjoys playing guitar. He also participated in the “Summer at Brown” program at Brown University where he studied applied microeconomics. There’s a thespian in the family! You can catch Chatham Middle School 8th grader Maddie on stage in the role of the Cat in the Hat in the school play, Seussical, Jr. The Musical. In 2018, Maddie served as one of the youngest stage managers at the Summit Playhouse. The 14-year-old is the CMS representative for the Chatham Borough Environmental Commission. She also participates in environmental initiatives with Temple Sinai in Summit. Maddie’s hobbies include kickboxing, skiing, softball, and creating baking videos.
Madeline winning a six-month membership at CKO Kickboxing in Chatham.
Fifth grader Gabrielle has made it into the Chatham news cycle in the last year for petitioning Chatham Borough and the Board of Health to allow
Twizzy the cat wearing loungewear.
residential properties to keep chickens. The 10-year-old met with the Board of Health twice and last spring, presented to the Chatham Borough Council. A trendsetter, Gabrielle was the first female Chatham Borough Cub Scout to sign on with Troop 6 in 2018. Active in Tae Kwon Do at Power Training Center, she is a member of the Demo Team. And the Kaplan entrepreneurial spirit continues into the next generation. According to her parents, Gabrielle is always starting a new business—signs that advertise her latest and greatest are usually found on the family home’s front lawn. Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues!
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FAQS: A GREAT WAY TO GET TO KNOW TCG Contributed by Dianne Grossman, owner of The Carpet Girl Is a major box store less expensive than TCG pricing? No, TCG is very competitive with special order products and services. We have access to all the major mills and strictly sell quality flooring products with professional installation. Box stores offer lead in products to appear less expensive, but over charge for incidentals like labor and installation materials. TCG is always the best when comparing carpet to carpet, and exceed expectations in labor. If I choose a less expensive product is the installation cheaper?
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January
Thurs., Jan. 2 CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
@Chatham Township Municipal Building Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamtownship-nj.gov Fridays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Wednesdays Jan. 8 and 22 CHINESE CONVERSATION GROUP @Library of the Chathams Time: 7:15 p.m. This group will help teens and young adults practice in daily conversation, learn new words and become introduced to Chinese culture, as well as crafts and games. Please register online or call the library.
CONNECTIONS WINTER SUPPORT GROUP
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Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 10
@chathamseniorcenter.org
Please call center to sign up www.chathamseniorcenter.org Mondays, Jan. 6 & 27 CHATHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING @Chatham Borough Hall Time: 7:30 p.m. www.chathamborough.org Mondays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 ART AND ARCHITECTURE OF ROME @Library of the Chathams
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.chathamlibrary.org Rita Keane and Peggy Kunz, professors of art history at Drew University, will present a course on Roman art. Fee: $40 for the series or $10 per individual class. www.chathamlibary.org Tues., Jan. 7 VACCINES FOR GOOD HEALTH @Library of The Chathams Time: 7 p.m. Health educator Amy Lewis will provide an overview of vaccines available to maintain one’s wellbeing. www.chathamlibrary.org Wednesdays Jan. 8 and 22 GEN Y AND OTHER JOB SEEKERS NETWORKING GROUP
ARCADE WEEKEND
@Library of The Chathams Time: 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for all gamers – teenagers, children and their parents. There will be many systems set up to play, from the original Atari, Nintendo and Sega consoles to newer systems like the Nintendo. www.chathamlibrary.org Fri., Jan. 10 “CAKE, BATTER AND ROLL” @Madison Area YMCA Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. Get ready for a bake off! Join us for this tasty event where participants get paired up to create a baked dish! (Children aged 7+) Supplies are set out and pairs will race against the clock to create the best-baked good! Winners receive a special prize. Fee: $80. Registration is required. Register online or in person at the Welcome Center. www.madisonareaymca.org Sat, Jan. 11 SUPER SMASH BROTHERS TOURNAMENTS
@Library of The Chathams Time: 2:30 p.m.
Super Smash Brothers tournaments with 16 players in each event. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each group. Registration is required. In memory of Alexander Butta. www.chathamlibrary.org
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Sat., Jan. 11 FAMILY NIGHT: WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY DANCE @Madison Area YMCA Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Come join us for a family-friendly Winter Wonderland dance to warm up the cold months. Twirl under the disco ball and enjoy a special dinner with your family. Fee: Members - $25 a family, non-members $35 a family. Register online or in person at the Welcome Center. www.madisonareaymca.org Mon. Jan. 13 BOOK DONATION COLLECTION BEGINS FOR MARCH BOOK SALE @Library of the Chathams
Friends of the Chatham Library requests book donations: please leave in the back hall of the library. www.chathamlibrary.org Mon., Jan. 13 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT GENERIC AND BRANDED MEDICATIONS @Chatham Senior Center Time: 12:30 p.m. Learn about the differences between generic and branded medications. Sign up is required. www.chathamseniorcenter.org Tues., Jan. 14 WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE AND THE 19TH AMENDMENT @Library of the Chathams Time: 7 p.m. Attorney Sharon M. Hallanan will present a lecture on voting rights and women’s struggle to win the vote. New Jersey’s own Alice Paul, who was instrumental in advocating for the passage of the 19th amendment, will be highlighted. www.chathamlibrary.org Tues., Jan. 7 and Fri., Jan. 17 ITALIAN CONVERSATION GROUP @Library of the Chathams Time: 7:15 p.m. Brush up on your Italian. www.chathamlibrary.org Tues., Jan. 21 NO MORE BACK PAIN IN 2020
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LIFE IS CHANGING...
Contributed by Laura Flemming Collins, Garden Terrace Nursing Home
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s a geriatric social worker and nursing home administrator I spend a significant amount of time meeting with families who are struggling with the maze of long-term health care options for their cherished family members.
Men and women who are doctors, lawyers, teachers, mothers, grandfathers are now in new roles. They need more help as they are struggling with physical and/or cognitive impairments. Life is changing… What I hear every day from caregivers helping a family member who needs more care, supervision, assistance, or medical management is,“My (mother, father, husband, wife, grandmother, grandfather) needs help. We are noticing changes or, there We more Summit Speech School! was a fall, or there are significant memory discrepancies, so we Congratulations to the Sue Adler Team! need to find the right place for them.” Special thanks to our dear friend Christine Preston!
They wonder, what is our family’s next move? What steps do we need to take to ensure a family member’s safety, independence and happiness? How do I find a place that will give them dignity and respect their wishes? Families often struggle with the variety of choices and types of care settings. They share with me, “I promised her we would never put her in a nursing home so we are considering a senior living community. It looks beautiful, it’s brand new; it even has a movie theater; she will have her own suite; she can go to different programs and meet other seniors…” As I listen, I know that these are all valid points, but to adequately address the unique needs of every individual, the discussion needs to be taken a few steps further. It’s important to understand that there is a difference between assisted living, long term care, memory care, skilled care and subacute care. This is when families need to truly educate themselves and seek professional support and guidance.
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The most important piece of the puzzle is examining the big picture. What are the financial considerations? What is the person’s prognosis? If the diagnosis is dementia, the most common form being Alzheimer’s Disease, this is a progressive illness and the difficult reality is that things are going to become more and more complex and challenging. Tasks that a person can perform today will not necessarily be achievable in a few short months. What can you do to find the right level of care and the right place for your family member now and then in 6 months from now, or a year from now. My best advice is to talk to one, or two, or three, professional social workers, nurses, care managers, and other families who have been through- all the way through- this difficult maze and not only a salesperson, a director of admissions or a local community blog. After living and working with my family at Garden Terrace for 47 years, I have a little different perspective. Laura Flemming Collins graduated with a BA in geriatric psychology from Dickinson College, and has a MSW in geriatric social work from Columbia University School of Social Work. Laura is a Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator at Garden Terrace in Chatham, which her family has owned and operated since 1964. www.gtnh.org
HOW A PLAN FOR A JETPORT CREATED A NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Contributed by Patricia Wells, Chatham Township Historical Society
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n December 1959 the Newark Daily News headlined the NY Port Authority’s plan to build a 10,000-acre jetport on the Great Swamp. Residents in the towns surrounding the swamp, including the Chathams, were suddenly faced with the destruction of their communities and homes. The public’s reaction was all action. Organizers of the first meeting held at Madison High School hoped for a hundred people to show up. The auditorium was swamped with concerned citizens. Thousands of people gave their time, their money and their voices to defeat the plan, but Austin Tobin, the head of the NY Port Authority was intent on taking the land by eminent domain. Behind the scenes, Marcellus Hartley Dodge, secretly purchased 1,000 acres of swamp land to donate to the federal government because the Port Authority could not take federal lands. Secretary of the Interior Stuart Udall agreed to create a wildlife refuge if 3,000 acres could be procured. With the plan out in the open, the Great Swamp Committee of the North American Wildlife Foundation spearheaded the fund raising. An additional 462 organizations and 6,100 individuals raised more than $1 million (equal to $8 million today) to purchase the land. In May 1964 Secretary Udall dedicated the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. But Tobin wasn’t done yet, claiming the jetport and the refuge could coexist. So Representative Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr. and members of the Great Swamp Committee went to Washington to convince Congress that much of the newly acquired land should be designated wilderness, where nothing with an engine would be allowed. Congress agreed and in 1968 half the refuge was declared wilderness. The jetport was finally defeated.
New historic marker commemorating the defeat of a plan to build a jetport in the Great Swamp. Unveiled September 2019 at the corner of Southern Blvd and Hampton Road. (Courtesy of Tom Salvas)
Chatham Township Historical Society Historic Marker team (L-R) Tom Salvas, Bert Abbazia, Pat Wells, Kathy Woodward and Martha Wells. (Courtesy of Tom Salvas)
Today the Refuge consists of 7,800 acres of which 4,100 acres are wilderness. In 2010 the Helen Fenske Visitors Center on Lees Hill Road opened, named to honor Green Villager Helen Fenske who helped lead the Great Swamp Committee. The Morris County Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center is located at 247 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township. The award winning-documentary film “Saving the Great Swamp: The Battle to Defeat the Jetport”, by Chatham resident Scott Morris, is available at the Fenske Visitors Center or go to https://www.savingthegreatswamp.com. In September 2019 the Chatham Township Historical Society unveiled its latest historical marker. Located on the corner of Southern Blvd and Hampton Road, the marker honors the fight to save the Great Swamp and the creation of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
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ART LEAGUE OF THE CHATHAMS WINTER FRIENDS N FAMILY EXHIBIT Contributed by Ann Frommer, Art League of the Chathams
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he Art League of the Chathams Winter Friends n Family Exhibit features a solo show of paintings "Tribute to Nature" by Celeste Fondaco, a Chatham Twp. painter at the Lundt-Glover Gallery.
Celeste has been painting her entire life; however, her active participation in the art community began with her retirement from the corporate world in 1999. She was a programmer and worked in various computer based positions. Afterwards, she went on to earn both Associateand Bachelor degrees in Fine Arts from County College of Morris (summa cum laude) and Farleigh Dickinson University (magna cum laude). She is past president of the Art League of the Chathams and has been president of the Drew Art Association for over 10 years. Most of her paintings are large florals and tributes to the Great Swamp. Many hang in private collections throughout the tri-state area. Celeste enjoys the outdoors and has been a beekeeper for over 10 years. She is a member of Morris & Somerset County Beekeepers Association. Other outdoors activities included running 70 marathons and ultra marathons. In addition to the member artists’ work in the strolling gallery, the popular wall of 6x6 small pieces will be for sale. This gives people an opportunity to buy a small piece of art by their favorite artist at a modest price. Artist venders will be selling their art and handicrafts hoping to aid holiday shoppers. The Winter Show runs through mid March, 2020, during normal business hours: Twp. of Chatham Municipal Building, 58 Meyersville Rd. Gifts by artist vendors will be for sale. For more information, call 973-635-0845. The building is handicapped accessible and exhibition is free and open to the public.
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DO MY CHILDREN NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THEY HAVE ALL THEIR PERMANENT TEETH TO SEE AN ORTHODONTIST?
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Contributed by Dr. Barbara Fodero, Chatham Orthodontics f someone tells you that your child should have all of his/ her permanent teeth before visiting the orthodontist for the first time, think again. Putting off a first visit to the orthodontist until all of a child’s permanent teeth are in could do more harm than good. Here’s why:
There’s a lot more going on than meets the eye. A child’s mouth is undergoing a lot of change. Beginning at the age of 6, an exchange of teeth begins as baby teeth fall out and are replaced by larger-sized permanent teeth. And it all happens in a predictable order. Unless it doesn’t. The baby teeth and gums hide the developing permanent teeth below and can mask conditions that interfere with the emergence of these teeth. Parents can watch for clues. Early or late loss of baby teeth can signal a problem. So can trouble with chewing or biting, thumb-sucking or tongue thrusting and mouth-breathing. If these indicators are not addressed until a child has all of his/her permanent teeth and growth is essentially complete, correcting the problem may be more difficult than it might have been had treatment occurred earlier. Orthodontic treatment is about creating a healthy bite—the beautiful smile is a bonus. The goal is to make sure the bite is right and that the upper and lower teeth fit together like interlocking gears. Some children can wait until they have all or most of their permanent teeth. Other children’s orthodontic problems may be better treated while some baby teeth are present. These children require growth guidance of bones in the upper and lower jaws, so there’s enough room for permanent teeth.
Their treatment can be timed to predictable stages of dental development and physical growth. Dentists and orthodontists look at the mouth differently. Dentists assess and promote overall oral health. With a focus of detecting cavities and gum disease, they take “bite wing” x-rays to isolate a particular section of teeth as part of their diagnosis. Orthodontists are laser-focused on each patient’s bite. Orthodontists use “panoramic” x-rays to visualize all of the teeth above and below the gums to check for missing or impacted teeth and teeth coming in at the wrong direction. If your dentist has not referred your child to an orthodontist, you need not wait for a referral. Orthodontists do not require a referral for you child to be seen. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have their first visit with an orthodontist no later than age 7. If a problem is detected and treatment is advised, you are giving the orthodontist the opportunity to provide your child with the most appropriate treatment at the most appropriate time.
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SAT AND ACT ARE HERE TO STAY Contributed by Rich Michalak, owner of Breakaway Prep LLC
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ast month, many Chatham High School juniors received their PSAT scores from College Board. The junior year PSAT is also the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT). Best of luck to all of our Chatham students who took the test.
In light of this, I thought you all might want to know what the PSAT really is and what College Board is actually doing when your son or daughter sits for the test. Whether you are aware or not, your child filled out quite a bit of information about themselves before they took the test. College Board quietly takes all of that information and sells it to any college that comes calling for 47 cents a name. If you have ever wondered why these tests (SAT and ACT) are still around even though we have been hearing about their demise for decades, it’s largely because the colleges need the information College Board and ACT provide. There was a great article in the Wall Street Journal a few weeks ago that, for the first time I have seen, laid out how the colleges and
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College Board not only work together but ultimately need each other. If you run a college and want to make it more selective, buy a couple hundred thousand names from College Board and flood the country with your marketing materials. Drive your application numbers through the roof and then, in turn, reject students by the truckload when they apply so that you can position your school as more “selective”. It’s quite a game that College Board, ACT, and our higher educational system are playing and it’s why, unfortunately, the ACT and SAT are not going anywhere. Sure schools might do the cool thing and say, “we are now test optional”. Yay. Big deal. If you apply to a test optional school without scores, what do you suppose the college admissions officer thinks – maybe this applicant is hiding a 1600? Probably not. Test optional schools muddy the waters of the application process because then the question becomes…is my 1350 good enough for, say, Wake Forest? Test optional raises more questions than it answers. If schools really want to help kids out, simply STOP using the tests altogether. Don’t pretend that you are doing nice things for students when in fact you are only complicating the application process. I don’t mean to sermonize here but the latest news is that the University of California system – from UCLA to UC Santa Cruz – may make the tests optional. They have a real chance to make a difference by simply eliminating the tests from the application process. But they won’t. With up to 60,000 applicants per school, there is simply not enough time in the day to do the work that’s needed to look at a student “holistically”. Until colleges and universities are ready to take that step, the SAT and ACT will continue to be a part of junior year in high school.
CHATHAM BRIDGING THE GAP: NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS Contributed by Chatham Bridging the Gap
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hatham Bridging the Gap is a hyper-local nonprofit organization that provides assistance to temporarily “bridge the gap” for Chatham residents who might face an unexpected financial setback due to a loss of employment, divorce, death of a spouse or a catastrophic illness for example. “Chatham is a wonderful community because of the people who call it home,” says Chatham Bridging the Gap member Ellen Blazoski. “Residents right here in our neighborhood may be going through some difficult times and chances are, people don’t even know it. This is where Chatham Bridging the Gap steps in to help get people back on their feet.” Chatham Bridging the Gap assists individuals and families in a respectful way at no cost and in a highly confidential manner by meeting with the individual or family to better understand the family’s circumstances. Applicants are asked to fill out an application. Services provided include: temporary financial support through food cards, utility or rent support, in-kind gifts such as clothing, shoes, household items, furniture, budgeting assistance, job search assistance, sports/club fee waivers, handyman home repair, emotional support and making connections with Morris County services for available services. Chatham Bridging the Gap’s generous benefactors have included: Chatham Jaycees, Chatham Fire Department Association, Chatham High School Athletic Boosters, Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church, Fairmount Country Club’s Ladies’ Holiday Luncheon and The Greater Lafayette Classic. Chatham Bridging the Gap also partners with St. Patrick’s Christmas in a Box. Formerly known as the Chatham Cares & Shares and Local Assistance Board, Chatham Bridging the Gap was founded in 2015 after leaving the municipal government auspices to become a 501c3. The organization has assisted more than 60 families within the Borough and Township. Donations may be mailed to: P.O. Box 271, Chatham, NJ 07928. For more information of if you would like to join the committee of Chatham Bridging the Gap, please email: eblazoski@ optonline.net.
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THE CHATHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS NOW ON INSTAGRAM
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t is a new age for the Chatham Historical Society as it recently opened its own Instagram account @chathamhistory. The social media outlet is the perfect place to share the rich history of the borough, which is an important part of the organization’s mission statement. It also serves as a medium to reach a large number of people concerning the upcoming community events sponsored by the society. President Helen Ann Rosenfeld started posting on Instagram in July and thus far has received a lot of positive feedback. “The most popular posts deal with the architecture of Chatham and how neighborhoods developed. "I actually have a long list of houses to post, but the most difficult part is getting a good front photo of the home,” she explained. Just as interesting are posts that explore the people and events that shaped Chatham into the borough we know today. The Society invites anyone to Direct Message the account if there is something you would like to see posted. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @chathamhistory.
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Chatham Gem Lum Avenue was named after Benjamin P. Lum who started the brick industry in Chatham about 1835. Around 1870, this neighborhood was developed by the New York Homestead Association who laid out small 50 x 65 lots. Representatives then met Irishmen, fleeing Ireland's Great Potato Famine, at the ports and invited them to buy one of the lots with the promise that jobs were available for the Irish at Lum's brickyard. The sales pitch worked and for many years the neighborhood was known as "Dublin." Some of the original houses still stand, recognizable by their front gable, returns on the eaves and rounded top window. This fine example was built about 1875. Page Felt Mill c1890 The Page Felt Mill manufactured roofing paper. George S. Page owned hundreds of acres of land stretching along the Passaic River. In the background, you can see Martin's Villa, home to Chatham's other millionaire and Page's rival William Martin. To compete, Page built his own mansion that he called "Hillside" which gave the name to the avenue leading to his home.
Page Felt Mill c.1890
Broadview Who would demolish this mansion? “Broadview” was the most imposing home on Fairmount Avenue. It was built at the end of the 19th Century as the country estate of James Gifford, a Newark attorney. In 1940, the mansion, with expansive grounds, was sold to Mr. and Mrs. William Hatt. The property had a frontage on Fairmount Avenue of 700 feet and a depth of over 1,000 feet, consisting of about 15 beautifully planted acres. The intention of the Hatts was to dismantle the Gifford residence and cut a street through from Fairmount Avenue to Washington Avenue, opening up the property for 29 building lots. Mr. Hatt died before the project was started, but his wife Beryl saw the plan through and Broadview was lost to development. 18 | Chatham Living
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WHERE ARE THE HIDDEN RISKS IN YOUR BOND PORTFOLIO?
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Contributed by Brian McGeough, Chatham Wealth Management
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he biggest current risk to both stocks and bonds is rising rates. Bond yields have fallen since the early 1980’s (see chart below). We do not expect a precipitous move to higher rates, but we have experienced long periods of rising rates before (see 1960s thru early 1980s below) and we should be prepared should rates move higher over time. Bonds perform a valuable role within portfolio construction. They add stability and income. I have been in the bond business for 30+ years and this current environment for bonds offers the worst risk return profile I have seen. This does not mean you shouldn’t own bonds, but you need to be very selective and buy the right type of bonds so that they offer a safe haven in times of increased volatility. Risks Credit spreads are very tight. What does this mean? The incremental yields offered for high quality corporate or municipal bonds are at historic lows or stated another way, investors are being paid less than ever to take on additional risk. With the yield curve relatively flat, you are not being adequately compensated to go further out the maturity spectrum. The longer the maturity a bond has, the more sensitive to a change in interest rates (duration risk). If interest rates rise by 100 basis points (1%), a bond with a seven-year maturity will fall more than -6% in price. Conversely, buying a bond with a two-year
maturity will have only 30% of the price sensitivity of the sevenyear bond, but provides with 90% of the yield. Given tight spreads and not being paid for incremental duration risk, how do you want to position yourself? • Avoid longer dated bond mutual funds – knowing when you are getting your money back is imperative • Construct a bond portfolio of shorter duration and higher quality bonds with less interest rate sensitivity Let us know if you would like a free portfolio consultation. Info@ChathamWealth.com or (973) 635-4275
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BOTOX® is a neurotoxin which can help smooth over the effects of aging to regain a youthful and natural facial appearance. Often, potential patients are hesitant to have BOTOX® injections because they fear looking overdone, or frozen. However, one can achieve natural-looking, subtle results with BOTOX®. There are practical ways patients seeking aesthetic improvement can attain a youthful facial beauty without experiencing the common fear of looking unnatural. Research Your Doctor BOTOX® has become the most widely sought-after cosmetic procedure worldwide. Unfortunately, with this popularity and demand come injectors who lack proper training or certification. Injections offered in beauty salons or living rooms are typically not a good idea. But also, with the advent of “cosmetic spas” without medical oversight, the problems of over injection and unnatural results become more prominent. The most important step any patient seeking BOTOX® treatment can make is choosing a qualified injector who understands the product and the complexities of underlying facial anatomy. With so many weekend courses and weekend injectors, the choice of a board-certified doctor to administer BOTOX® injections in a medical facility makes more sense than having it done at a party or a storefront spa.
Communicate Your Desired Outcome Too often, unqualified injectors apply a cookie-cutter approach to treatment. They may know the basics but lack artistic or medical skill. They treat each facial contour the same, with no variance in their technique. When an overuse of product happens, the overdone look is evident. This error is where BOTOX® does more harm than good and gets a bad name. Board-certified plastic surgeons understand the concept that less is more. With less product strategically positioned, you’ll get a more aesthetically pleasing facial appearance as a result. Also, any under usage of the product has the easy remedy of adding a touch more to get the desired outcome. The importance of consultation before BOTOX® injections is critical. This time is spent understanding the specifics of the product and what you can expect from the results. A qualified physician will explain what the product can and cannot do, how BOTOX® works, and what you can expect after treatment. Schedule a Follow-Up Appointment BOTOX® results vary from patient to patient. Because of the uniqueness of your facial structure and how your body will react to injections, it is wise to schedule a follow-up visit after your initial BOTOX® treatment. The product will take about a week or so to settle in, so a follow-up visit two weeks after your injections is enough time for your doctor to evaluate and monitor your results. Once your results are well established, follow-up visits become less necessary, and you can schedule additional treatment sessions. BOTOX® results last approximately three to four months.
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Charlie Girl is a 2 year old pit bull terrier mix with a playful and loving personality! She would fit right into an active household as she loves to go for long walks, runs and hikes. If you’re looking to add a best friend and workout buddy to your life for the new year, Charlie Girl could be the pup for you. You can visit her at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Heather is a gorgeous 6 year old feline ready to leap into your heart. She was abandoned by her owner and made her way to St. Hubert’s to find a new adoptive family. She loves to be around people and playing with her favorite toys. She enjoys getting all of the attention from those around her, so she would do best as the only pet in the home. Heather is ready to find someone to love again, could that person be you? Stop by St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison to meet her.
Handsome hound mix, Jethro, is a pure love bug. He arrived at St. Hubert’s aboard a WayStation transport from a partner shelter in Kentucky. He enjoys stopping to smell the flowers while out on walks and spending time with his favorite people. At 8 years young, he still has a lot of energy and loves to play with other dogs. A typical hound, he has a strong nose that can sniff out treats in an instant! Come meet Jethro at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.
Amy is a sweet 7 year old cat looking to find a warm, comfortable home to call her own. She came to St. Hubert’s when her owner could no longer care for her. Amy can be found napping in the sun, be surrounded by her favorite toys and enjoying snacks. She also happens to be FIV+, meaning she has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. This is something she can live a long, happy life with regular vet checkups and a healthy living environment. She is used to living in a home with other cats, and can live with non-FIV+ felines as long as they get along! You can come meet this beautiful feline in person at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison. 22 | Chatham Living
CALCULATING ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT–PRACTICALLY
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Contributed by Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg, LLC
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hen offering assistance and potential solutions with respect to the calculation of alimony and child support, it is important to consider ranges of fairness, recognizing that there are no right answers and that there are many variables to consider. As well, strategies may differ depending on whether one is mediating or litigating. As an example, at Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg, LLC, Stephanie Frangos Hagan (a Summit resident), who devotes a significant amount of her practice to litigation, would seek to find a solution that is best for her client. Whereas Phyllis S. Klein (a Chatham resident), who devotes over 90% of her practice to mediation, would seek to find a solution that is most reasonable to both parties. Regardless, the analysis includes four essential steps. Step 1 Determine each party’s individual after tax income, which would include consideration of earned and unearned income, deductions, and tax filing status. Step 2 Compare both incomes to determine the disparity between both parties’ incomes.
WHERE FAMILIES ARE FIRST Families matter to the attorneys at DHKW, who recognize that family law cases require sensitivity and financial sophistication. DHKW provides both support for the emotional and psychological impact of divorce and the expertise to plan for their clients’ financial wellbeing. DHKW has vast experience in negotiating, mediating, arbitrating, and litigating cases involving divorce, custody, parenting time, alimony, division of assets, and liabilities, as well as domestic violence and appeals. The firm’s partners include former and current chairs of the Essex and Morris County Bar Associations’ family law committees, a former Morris County Bar Association president and Morris County Bar Foundation president, and a current officer of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Executive committee and the Morris County Bar Association. Three of the firm’s partners are New Jersey court-approved mediators and three are AAML-certified family law arbitrators. Phyllis S. Klein, Esq. and Stephanie Frangos Hagan, Esq. Donahue, Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC 44 Whippany Road Morristown, New Jersey 07960 (973) 467-5556 pklein@dhkwlaw.com and shagan@dhkwlaw.com www.dhkwlaw.com
Consider and determine possible alimony and child support figures in consideration of the after-tax income of each party and by applying the factors required under the New Jersey alimony and child support statute (N.J.S.A.2A:34-23(a) and N.J.S.A.2A:34-23(b)). We commonly start with five factors that would be least unique to any matter – (1) duration of the marriage, (2) ages of the parties, (3) ages of the children, (4) the custody arrangement and (5) budgets. However, we must also consider additional statutory factors, such as reasonable future needs, health of the parties, special needs of the parents and/ or the children, caregiving responsibilities and earning capacity beyond actual earnings. Step 4 Subtract the alimony and child support from the payor’s aftertax income, while simultaneously adding that same amount into the recipient’s after-tax income, to determine each party’s resulting after-tax cash flow, and compare them. The following is a mathematical example of one such analysis:
Facts: Duration of Marriage Ages of Parties Kids Ages Custody of Kids
Step 1
12 years 55/40 9/7 50/50 Husband
Wife
Gross Income
$550,000
$200,000
Total Taxes
(211,938 )
(55,864)
After-Tax Cash Flow
338,062
144,136
Percentage to the Total Cash Flow
70.01%
29.9%
Step 2
Disparity
Step 3
Alimony
(64,000)
64,000
Cash Flow After Alimony
274,062
208,136
Percentage to the Total of Cash Flow After Alimony
56.8%
43.2%
Step 3
Child Support
(18,000)
$18,000
Step 4
Cash Flow After Alimony and Child Support
$256,062
$226,136
Percentage to the Total Cash Flow After Alimony and Child Support
53.1%
46.9%
$193,296
At Donahue, Hagan, Klein, & Weisberg, LLC, we competently navigate our clients through this process. For further information, please contact either Stephanie Frangos Hagan at shagan@dhkwlaw.com or Phyllis S. Klein at pklein@dhkwlaw.comor call at (973) 467-5556 or visit our website at www.dhkwlaw.com. January 2020 | 23
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